In What Situations Do I Need the Help of a Workplace Accident Attorney?
Workplace accidents can lead to significant physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Individuals facing injuries due to accidents at work should consider hiring a workplace accident attorney to navigate the complexities of their case. Knowing when to seek legal assistance can make a substantial difference in obtaining the benefits and compensation deserved. Workers may need an […]
2024 Workplace Safety Trends: 13% Fewer Severe Injuries Reported
In 2024, the number of severe injuries reported in the workplace dropped by 13% compared to the previous year. Data from Texas Mutual indicate a shift in the safety landscape across various industries. Although improvements have occurred overall, certain sectors faced rises in specific injury types. This article examines trends reported by a major claims […]
What to Do if You’ve Been Exposed to Asbestos at Work
Exposure to asbestos is a significant health risk, no matter if it happens just once or over a short period. Taking prompt action is essential to safeguard your well-being. This blog will outline the steps you should take if you’ve been exposed and provide guidance on how to effectively prevent contact with asbestos fibres in […]
Injured at a Construction Site Accident? Here Is What You Should Know
The construction industry is at the heart of the American economy. Without it, there would be no housing for our communities or code-compliant buildings in our cities and neighborhoods. While it plays a vital role in society, it has earned its reputation as one of the most dangerous, mainly because of the use of heavy […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Work Injury Claim
Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help employees cover their medical treatments, lost wages, and other expenses when they sustain injuries in the workplace. Whether the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence or was a complete accident, you are entitled to make the claim. However, you must avoid the following mistakes while filing a […]
How a Skilled Attorney Can Overcome Challenges in Your Workplace Injury Claim?
Workplace injuries are more common than you might think. In 2022 alone, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the United States. This marked a 7.5 percent increase from the previous year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Professionalism and racism panel discusses how the professional identity can define, impact, and marginalize people of color
Five percent of attorneys in the United States are Black. Leah Goodridge, who has been representing New York City tenants for 11 years, is one of them. However, her success […]
Mediation in the Workplace: Its Importance
The typical conflict style exhibited by individuals and leaders in the workplace is conflict avoidance and issues that are not managed well early are certain to manifest into more serious hurt, offenses, unprofessionalism, mismanaged conflict, bad conduct, and bad behaviour…